Overview
- Headquarters
- Hoover, AL
- Average Client Assets
- $2.7 million
- SEC CRD Number
- 131205
Fee Structure
Primary Fee Schedule (TIMBERCHASE ADV PART 2A AMENDMENT V.06.06.25)
| Min | Max | Marginal Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $1,000,000 | 1.20% |
| $1,000,001 | $3,000,000 | 1.00% |
| $3,000,001 | $5,000,000 | 0.80% |
| $5,000,001 | $10,000,000 | 0.70% |
| $10,000,001 | and above | 0.50% |
Illustrative Fee Rates
| Total Assets | Annual Fees | Average Fee Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $1 million | $12,000 | 1.20% |
| $5 million | $48,000 | 0.96% |
| $10 million | $83,000 | 0.83% |
| $50 million | $283,000 | 0.57% |
| $100 million | $533,000 | 0.53% |
Clients
- HNW Share of Firm Assets
- 88.31%
- Total Client Accounts
- 830
- Discretionary Accounts
- 830
Services Offered
Services: Financial Planning, Portfolio Management for Individuals
Regulatory Filings
Additional Brochure: TIMBERCHASE ADV PART 2A AMENDMENT V.06.06.25 (2026-03-09)
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Part 2A of Form ADV: Firm Brochure
Main Office:
31 Inverness Center Parkway
Suite 100
Hoover, AL 35242
P (205) 980-7118
P (205) 980-2911
F (866) 634-4907
www.timberchase.net
This brochure provides information about the qualifications and business practices of
Timberchase Financial, LLC (“Timberchase” or “the firm”). If you have any questions about the
contents of this brochure, please contact us at: (205) 980-7118 or bryan@timberchase.net. The
information in this brochure has not been approved or verified by the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission, or by any state securities authority.
Additional information about Timberchase is available on the SEC’s website at
www.adviserinfo.sec.gov.
March 9, 2026
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Material Changes
Annual Update
The Material Changes section of this brochure will be updated when material changes
have occurred since the previous release of the Firm Brochure.
Material Changes Since the Last Update
There have been no material changes to this Disclosure Brochure since the last filing and
distribution to Clients on March 26, 2025.
Future Changes
From time to time, the Advisor may amend this Disclosure Brochure to reflect changes in
business practices, changes in regulations or routine annual updates as required by the
securities regulators. This complete Disclosure Brochure or a Summary of Material Changes
shall be provided to you annually and if a material change occurs.
At any time, you may view the current Disclosure Brochure on-line at the SEC’s Investment Adviser
Public Disclosure website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov by searching with the Advisor’s firm name or
CRD# 131205. You may also request a copy of this Disclosure Brochure at any time by contacting
the Advisor at 205-980-7118 or by email at bryan@timberchase.net.
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Table of Contents
Advisory Business...................................................................................................................... 4
Fees and Compensation ........................................................................................................ 6
Performance-Based Fees........................................................................................................ 7
Types of Clients ........................................................................................................................ 7
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk Loss.................................................... 7
Disciplinary Information........................................................................................................... 9
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations ................................................................ 9
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions and Personal Trading....... 9
Brokerage Practices ................................................................................................................ 10
Review of Accounts ................................................................................................................ 11
Client Referrals and Other Compensation............................................................................ 11
Custody .................................................................................................................................... 12
Investment Discretion.............................................................................................................. 12
Voting Client Securities............................................................................................................ 13
Financial Information................................................................................................................ 13
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Advisory Business
Firm Description
founded
Timberchase Financial, LLC was
in 2004 by Bryan Hancock.
Timberchase Trust, which is controlled by Bryan Hancock, and James Tyler Moore
own Timberchase Financial, LLC.
Timberchase is strictly a fee-only firm. The firm is not formally affiliated with entities
that sell financial products or securities. No commissions in any form are accepted
for work related to existing clients. Clients pay the firm directly for work performed
on the client’s behalf.
financial planning and
Timberchase provides personalized,
investment
management services to individuals and occasionally to trusts, estates, charitable
organizations, and small businesses. The firm does not sell annuities, insurance,
stocks, bonds, mutual funds, limited partnerships, or other commissioned
products.
When Timberchase provides investment advice to you regarding your retirement
plan account or individual retirement account, we are fiduciaries within the meaning
of Title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and/or the Internal
Revenue Code, as applicable, which are laws governing retirement accounts. The
way we make money creates some conflicts with your interests, so we operate
under a special rule that requires us to act in your best interest and not put our
interest ahead of yours.
Other professionals (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, etc.) are
engaged directly by the client on an as-needed basis. Conflicts of interest will be
disclosed to the client in the event they become known.
Types of Advisory Services
Timberchase provides both financial planning and investment management
services.
Timberchase’s financial planning services consist of developing a financial plan to
meet a client’s financial situation and stated objectives and are provided as a part
of the engagement that also includes investment management services. When
performing its’ investment management services, Timberchase places trades for
clients under a limited power of attorney, or other authorized access using
discretionary authority granted by the client to Timberchase; meaning clients
provide Timberchase with the authority to determine, without obtaining specific
client consent, the securities to be bought or sold, and the amount of the
securities to be bought or sold in the client’s account(s). Clients may impose
restrictions on investing in certain securities or types of securities.
Additionally, as part of Asset Management, the firm will advise individual clients on
how to allocate their 401k’s in the context of their overall investment plan. When
advising on these accounts, Timberchase is limited to the plan’s selections and
limitations and typically will not make disbursements or withdrawals from these
accounts.
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Types of Agreements
Advisory Service Agreement
tax and cash-flow management,
An Advisory Service Agreement includes both financial planning services as
requested by the client and ongoing investment management oversight. In these
engagements, major aspects of the client’s financial affairs are reviewed.
Timberchase may address among other areas for a client; a client’s present
investment allocation,
financial position,
retirement planning, insurance needs analysis, business planning, education
planning, estate planning and other areas of financial concern as requested by
client. As goals and objectives change over time, suggestions are made and
implemented on an ongoing basis.
Timberchase also provides ongoing investment management oversight to clients’
cash and securities held in an account at an independent qualified custodian.
Timberchase places trades in these accounts on behalf of clients under a limited
power of attorney, or other authorized access using discretionary authority;
meaning the firm has the authority to place trades in a client’s account without prior
consent by the client.
The scope of work and fee for an Advisory Service Agreement is provided to the
client in writing prior to the start of the relationship.
Termination of Agreement
Although the Advisory Service Agreement is an ongoing agreement, the length of
service to the client is at the client’s discretion. A client, as well as Timberchase,
may terminate an agreement at any time by notifying the other party in writing
with at least 30 days’ notice.
If a client does not receive a Brochure at least 48 hours prior to entering into an
advisory agreement, the client has a right to terminate the contract without penalty
or fee within five business days after entering into an agreement.
Otherwise, if the client made an advance payment, Timberchase will refund any
unearned portion of the advance payment to client upon termination. The portfolio
value at the completion of the prior full billing quarter is used as the basis for the
fee computation, adjusted for the number of days during the billing quarter prior to
termination.
Assets Under Management: As of December 31, 2025, Timberchase manages
approximately $280,224,237 in Client assets, all of which is managed on a discretionary
basis. Clients may request more current information at any time by contacting the
Advisor.
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Fees and Compensation
Timberchase has legacy clients with existing engagements who have different fee
arrangements than those described below and that are no longer offered by the firm.
Description
Timberchase charges
fees calculated as a percentage of assets under
management per quarter and includes the planning component of our work in this
fee. Timberchase’s advisory fee is calculated according to the following tiered fee
schedule:
Assets Under Management
Annual Rate
$0 to $1,000,000
1.20%
$1,000,001 to $3,000,000
1.00%
$3,000,001 to $5,000,000
0.80%
$5,000,001 to $10,000,000
0.70%
$10,000,001 and greater
0.50%
Fees are charged on all accounts that are being monitored or for which
investment advice is being given, including employer retirement accounts.
Alternatively, Timberchase offers clients a fixed fee option for its services in lieu of
the above fee structure. The fixed fee option is based upon the scope of the
services rendered to the client and the complexity of their overall financial situation
and ranges between $1,000 to $50,000.
Fees are negotiable. Timberchase, in its sole discretion, may waive any minimum
fee and/or charge a lesser investment advisory fee based upon certain criteria
(e.g., historical relationship, type of assets, anticipated future earning capacity,
anticipated future additional assets, dollar amounts of assets to be managed,
related accounts, account composition, negotiations with clients, etc.).
Fee Billing
Fees are billed quarterly, in advance, meaning that clients are invoiced when the
three-month billing period has begun. Fees are based on the market value of your
accounts on the last day of the previous quarter. For engagements that start mid
quarter, the initial quarter’s fee is prorated and will be charged at the beginning of
the next quarter. Fees are usually deducted from a designated client account to
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facilitate billing. The client must consent in advance to direct debiting of their
investment account.
Other Fees
Custodians may charge transaction fees on purchases or sales of certain mutual
funds and exchange-traded funds. Stocks and bonds may be purchased or sold
through a brokerage account when appropriate. The brokerage firm charges a fee
for stock and bond trades. Timberchase does not receive any compensation from
fund companies or brokerage firms.
Fund companies charge each fund shareholder an investment management fee
that is disclosed in the fund prospectus. Discount brokerages may charge a
transaction fee for the purchase of some funds.
Mutual funds generally charge a management fee for their services as investment
managers. These fees are separate and in addition to the fees paid to
Timberchase.
Performance-Based Fees
Sharing of Capital Gains
Fees are not based on a share of the capital gains or capital appreciation of
managed securities. Timberchase does not use a performance-based fee structure
because of the potential conflict of interest.
Types of Clients
Descriptions
Timberchase generally provides investment advice to individuals, high-net worth
individuals, and may on occasion provide advice for pension and profit-sharing
plans, trusts, estates, or charitable organizations.
Client relationships vary in scope and length of service.
Minimums
We do not have an asset minimum.
Methods of Analysis, Investment Strategies and Risk Loss
Methods of Analysis
Timberchase does not perform traditional security analysis. Timberchase
analyzes ETFs and mutual funds for cost effectiveness and whether the fund
provides clients with access to a particular asset class. Timberchase uses
publicly available information as well as Morningstar for analysis of the funds and
ETFs in clients’ accounts. Information is also obtained from mutual fund company
literature, financial newspapers and magazines, mutual fund rating services, and
research materials prepared by others.
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Investment Strategies
The primary investment strategy used on client accounts is strategic passive asset
allocation. This is the process of choosing the appropriate asset allocation for
clients based on their personal circumstances and managing the portfolio toward
that chosen allocation. This means that we use passively managed products and
exchange-traded funds as the core investments. Portfolios are globally diversified
to control the risk associated with traditional markets.
The investment strategy for a specific client is based upon the objectives stated by
the client during consultations. The client may change these objectives at any time.
Assets are invested primarily in no-load mutual funds and exchange-traded funds,
usually through discount brokers or fund companies. Investments may also include
the following: equities (stocks), corporate debt securities, investment company
securities (mutual funds shares), and U. S. government securities. Initial public
offerings (IPOs) are generally not available through Timberchase.
Risk of Loss
All investment programs have certain risks that are borne by the investor. Our
investment approach constantly keeps the risk of loss in mind. Investors face the
following investment risks:
• Interest-rate Risk: Fluctuations in interest rates may cause investment prices
to fluctuate. For example, when interest rates rise, yields on existing bonds
become less attractive, causing their market value to decline.
• Market Risk: The price of a security, bond, or mutual fund may drop in reaction
to tangible and intangible events and conditions. This type of risk is caused
by external factors independent of a security’s particular underlying
circumstances. For example, political, economic, and social conditions may
trigger market events.
• Inflation Risk: When any type of inflation is present, a dollar today will not buy
as much as a dollar next year, because purchasing power is eroding at the
rate of inflation.
• Currency Risk: Overseas investments are subject to fluctuations in the value
of the dollar against the currency of the investment’s originating country.
This is also referred to as exchange rate risk.
• Reinvestment Risk: This is the risk that future proceeds from investments may
have to be reinvested at a potentially lower rate of return (i.e. interest rate).
This primarily relates to fixed income securities.
• Business Risk: These risks are associated with a particular industry or a
particular company within an industry. For example, oil-drilling companies
depend on finding oil and then refining it, a lengthy process, before they can
generate a profit. They carry a higher risk of profitability than an electric
company, which generates its income from a steady stream of customers
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who buy electricity no matter what the economic environment is like.
• Liquidity Risk: Liquidity is the ability to readily convert an investment into cash.
Generally, assets are more liquid if many traders are interested in a
standardized product. For example, Treasury Bills are highly liquid, while
real estate properties are not.
• Financial Risk: Excessive borrowing to finance a business’ operations
increases the risk of profitability, because the company must meet the terms
of its obligations in good times and in bad times. During periods of financial
stress, the inability to meet loan obligations may result in bankruptcy and/or
a declining market value.
Disciplinary Information
Legal and Disciplinary
The firm and its employees have not been involved in legal or disciplinary events
related to past or present investment clients.
Other Financial Industry Activities and Affiliations
Financial Industry Activities
Timberchase is not registered as a securities broker-dealer, or a futures
commission merchant, commodity pool operator or commodity trading advisor.
Affiliations
Timberchase does not have arrangements that are material with a related person
who is a broker-dealer, investment company, other investment advisor, financial
planning firm, commodity pool operator, commodity trading adviser or futures
commission merchant, banking or thrift institution, accounting firm, law firm,
insurance company or agency, pension consultant, real estate broker or dealer, or
an entity that creates or packages limited partnerships.
Code of Ethics, Participation or Interest in Client Transactions
and Personal Trading
Code of Ethics
The employees of Timberchase have committed to a Code of Ethics that is
available for review by clients and prospective clients upon request. The firm will
provide a copy of the Code of Ethics to any client or prospective client upon
request.
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Participation of Interest in Client Transactions
Timberchase and its employees may buy or sell securities that are also held by
clients. Employees may not trade their own securities ahead of client trades.
Employees comply with the provisions of the Timberchase Compliance Manual.
Personal Trading
The Chief Compliance Officer of Timberchase is Bryan Hancock. He reviews all
employee trades. The personal trading reviews ensure that the personal trading of
employees does not affect the markets, and that clients of the firm receive
preferential treatment. Since most employee trades are small mutual fund trades
or exchange-traded fund trades, the trades do not affect the securities markets.
Brokerage Practices
Selecting Brokerage Firms
The client approves the custodian to be used, and the commission rates paid to
the custodian. Timberchase does not have any affiliation with product sales firms.
Specific custodian recommendations are made to clients based on their need for
such services. Timberchase recommends custodians based on its opinion of the
integrity and financial responsibility of the firm and the best execution of orders at
reasonable commission rates.
firms and
Timberchase recommends discount brokerage
trust companies
(qualified custodians), such as Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., TIAA-CREF, and the
Alabama 529 plan.
Timberchase does not receive fees or commission from any of these
arrangements.
Best Execution
fees charged by
Timberchase reviews the execution of trades at each custodian periodically.
Trading
the custodians are also reviewed periodically.
Timberchase does not receive any portion of the trading fees. The best execution
is based on the overall execution services and not solely on the lowest price.
Soft Dollars
Timberchase receives no cash benefit, including commission, from any third party
in connection with clients’ accounts. Charles Schwab & Co. Inc., (“Schwab”) offers
services to independent investment advisors and their clients which include
custody of securities, trade execution, clearance, and settlement of transactions
(“Institutional Program”). All investment advisors that participate in the Institutional
Program are eligible to receive certain benefits from Schwab. These benefits
include various technological tools, education and compliance materials that assist
investment advisors in managing and servicing their clients’ accounts. These
benefits do not depend on the amount of brokerage transactions an investment
advisor directs to Schwab. An investment advisor’s receipt of benefits could create
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potential conflicts of interest between the investment advisor and its clients. For
example, the receipt of benefits by an advisor may indirectly influence that
advisor’s recommendation of Schwab for custody and brokerage services. The
benefits provided by Schwab benefit all clients of Timberchase and no material
conflict exists with clients in the receipt of the custodian’s benefits.
Order Aggregation
Most trades are mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. Block trades are made
on occasion. Clients will receive equitable pricing when block trades are made.
Review of Accounts
Periodic Reviews
Periodic reviews are conducted by Bryan Hancock and communicated to the client
by the firm to provide reminders of the specific courses of action that need to be
taken. More frequent reviews may occur but may not necessarily be communicated
to the client unless immediate changes are recommended.
Review Triggers
Other conditions that may trigger a review include changes in the tax laws and
new investment information, and changes in a client’s own situation.
Regular Reports
Investment clients receive periodic communications from Timberchase on at least
a quarterly basis. Clients receive regular statements and confirmations from the
custodian of the Clients’ investment(s) accounts. Clients should review trade
confirmations and custodian’s statements on a timely basis and contact
Timberchase if any discrepancies exist, or additional information is needed.
Client Referrals and Other Compensation
Incoming Referrals
Timberchase does not provide compensation for incoming client referrals from
third-parties.
Referrals Out
Timberchase does not accept referral fees. Timberchase is a fee-only advisory
firm, who, in all circumstances, is compensated solely by the Client. Timberchase
does not receive commissions or other compensation from product sponsors,
broker-dealers or any unrelated third party.
Other Compensation
Timberchase is not permitted to receive income from any other source except for
interest or dividends on the firm’s own investments and cash balances.
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Custody
All Clients must maintain their accounts with a “qualified custodian,” as
described in Item 12 – Brokerage Practices. Timberchase is considered to
have custody under the following circumstances and is consequently required
to undergo an annual surprise examination.
Client Login Credentials - Timberchase is deemed to have custody over certain
Client accounts and/or securities as part of their access to Client login
credentials. As such, the Advisor has engaged an independent accounting firm
to perform an annual surprise examination of those assets and accounts. Any
related opinions issued by an independent accounting firm are filed with the
SEC and are publicly available on the SEC’s Investment Adviser Public
Disclosure website (http://adviserinfo.sec.gov).
The Advisor is authorized to deduct its fees from the Client’s account[s] at the
Custodian. The Client must place all assets with a “qualified custodian”. The
Client is required to engage the Custodian to retain all funds and securities and
direct the Advisor to utilize that Custodian for security transactions in the
account[s]. The Client should review statements provided by the Custodian, as
the Custodian does not perform this review. For more information about
custodians and brokerage practices, see Item 12 – Brokerage Practices.
If the Client gives the Advisor authority to move money from one account to
another account, the Advisor may have custody of those assets. In order to
avoid additional regulatory requirements, the Custodian and the Advisor have
adopted safeguards to ensure that the money movements are completed in
accordance with the Client’s instructions.
Performance Reports
Clients are urged to compare the account statements received directly from
their custodians to the reports provided by Timberchase.
Investment Discretion
Discretionary Authority for Trading
Timberchase accepts discretionary authority to manage securities accounts on
behalf of clients and accordingly will make trades in a client’s account without prior
consent for each trade from the client. Clients sign a limited power of attorney so
that the firm may execute the trades in their account on their behalf.
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Voting Client Securities
Proxy Votes
Timberchase does not vote proxies on securities. Clients are expected to vote
their own proxies. When assistance on voting proxies is requested, Timberchase
will provide recommendations to the Client. If a conflict of interest exists, it will be
disclosed to the Client.
Further, Timberchase will have no power, authority, responsibility, or obligation to
take any action with regard to any claim or potential claim in any bankruptcy
proceeding, class action securities litigation or other litigation or proceeding
relating to securities held at any time in a client account, including, without
limitation, to file proofs of claim or other documents related to such proceeding, or
to investigate, initiate, supervise or monitor class action or other litigation involving
client assets.
Financial Information
Financial Condition
Timberchase does not have any financial impairment that will preclude the firm
from meeting contractual commitments to clients.
A balance sheet is not required to be provided because Timberchase does not
serve as a custodian for client funds or securities and does not require prepayment
of fees of more than $1,200 per client, six months or more in advance.
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